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34708

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Canberra B(I)8 - 16 Sqn RAF, Laarbruch (1300 ONLY)

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Canberra B(I)8 XM264 of 16 Squadron based at RAF Laarbruch, Germany in 1972. Fantastic model in grey and green camo with sharks mouth insignia on the nose, plus red, white and blue roundels. Truly has to be seen to be appreciated. Complete with optional undercarriage positions, stand and unique limited edition card. Limited to only 1300 pieces, now extremely hard to find.

The English Electric Canberra is a first-generation jet-powered light bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. The Canberra could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber through the 1950s and set a world altitude record of 70,310 ft (21,430 m) in 1957. Due to its ability to evade early interceptors, and its significant performance advancement over contemporary piston-engined bombers, the Canberra was a popular export product and served with many nations.

In addition to being a tactical nuclear strike aircraft, the Canberra proved to be highly adaptable, serving in varied roles such as tactical bombing and photographic and electronic reconnaissance. Canberras served in the Vietnam War, the Falklands War, the Indo-Pakistani Wars, and numerous African conflicts. In several wars, both of the opposing forces had Canberras in their air forces. The Canberra was retired by its first operator, the Royal Air Force (RAF), in June 2006, 57 years after its first flight. Two of the Martin B-57 variant remain in service, performing meteorological work for NASA, as well as providing electronic communication (Battlefield Airborne Communications Node or BACN) testing for deployment to Afghanistan

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Corgi aviation archive general
information

(note not all this information
will apply to the above model)

The Corgi Aviation Archive features a vast selection
of diecast model airplanes in 1:144, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 scales
and has become the standard by which all other ranges are judged.
Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important
historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically
detailed from original documents and archival material. Subject
aircraft in the Aviation Archive appeal to all aviation enthusiasts
and every diecast model airplane includes such features as:

Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface
details.

Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel
like decals.